Due to the anticipated winter weather overnight, all Jefferson County schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Conditions will be re-evaluated in the morning. Please visit www.jcswv.org and download the JCSWV app for further updates. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of students and staff.
HFMS Families: Students will be taking their benchmark tests this week for required WV State Testing. Please remind your student(s) to fully charge their Chromebook this evening. Students should bring a book to read (no online options during testing), wired headphones, and their Chromebook for testing each day this week. If you should have questions, please reach out to the school administration via email.
1/11/24: Harpers Ferry Middle School staff responded to a threatening statement from one of our students today. Staff immediately contacted law enforcement, who investigated and determined the threat was NOT CREDIBLE. We have taken appropriate steps to ensure safety, and there is NO DANGER to students or staff. Thank you for your trust and support as we keep our school safe. Learn more at www.jcswv.org/safety.
Any 7th or 8th grade students who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math can now apply to the Governor's STEM Institute, a free summer camp. Seventh graders are learning to unleash the power of STEM in sports at WVU and 8th graders are studying the mysteries of outer space from the Green Bank Observatory. Applications can be found at https://wvde.us/gov-schools/stem-institute/ and are due to School Counselors by March 15. Please contact one of our School Counselors, Ms. H or Mrs. Zoey, for more information. Thank you!
Randomly selected eighth grade students at Harpers Ferry Middle School will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Tuesday, March 5. Please see the included letter for more information.
HFMS Families: We are excited to announce the return of National Junior Honor Society to Harpers Ferry Middle School! Students interested in joining the HFMS chapter of National Junior Honor Society should see Mrs. Barker Wednesday, January 10th, during 4th period for an informational meeting and to pick up an application. Applications are due on Friday, February 2nd. Late applications will not be considered.
Due to the forecasted inclement weather, all Jefferson County Schools extracurricular activities taking place January 6-7 are canceled. This includes extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and competitions taking place at home or away. Any activities that are rescheduled will be communicated at a later date.
Good morning. HFMS is currently experiencing technical issues with our phone lines. Please call our alternative number at 304-702-1328 if you need to get in touch. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. Update to come as soon as the issue is resolved.
Congratulations to Leonel Posada and Liam Hall! These amazing student musicians earned spots on the first-ever WV Middle School All-State Band. We are so proud of them! Go Tigers! https://hfms.jcswv.org/o/hfms/article/1386999
REMINDER: All Jefferson County Schools students will be dismissed two hours early this Thursday, December 21, 2023. Winter break begins on Friday and continues all next week. Students will return to class on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Have a safe and restful break.
Students in Ms. Kowalski's 7th Grade Social Studies classes excavated Terracotta soldiers as part of their Ancient China Unit. Students enjoyed "digging out" the soldiers. Ms. Kowalski was able to provide this opportunity to her classes due to a grant she received.
Students in Ms. Kern's WV History classes are having daily visits from JJ, their West Virginia Elf. JJ has been teaching them about the different activities and places in West Virginia through his shenanigans. Below see JJ attend a WVU game, participate in the grand opening of Tudor's, ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad, go rafting with a special guide, parachute from the New River Gorge and go trail riding at the Hatfield-McCoy Trails.
HFMS Families: Please help us to congratulate our FFA team for their exciting placements at the State FFA event this week. We had two teams that place 5th and 1st overall. Our first place team also consisted of individual winners, Maddie McDonald-tied for 4th place, Julie Athey-2nd place, and Monica Fernandes-1st place! Congratulations to Taylor, Cali, Abigail, Brooke, Maddie, Maddie, Julie, Monica, and Ms. Hargis! We are so proud of you all!
HFMS Families: Jefferson High School is holding a scheduling information meeting for parents of 8th grade students attending JHS on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00pm in the JHS Auditorium. Students will then schedule at HFMS with JHS Counselors on Dec. 12. Please contact your HFMS Counselors with any questions.
HFMS Families: Just a reminder that our FFA is holding a Cookies and Canned Goods event this evening from 4-6pm. Bring at least one canned good item to enjoy cookies and cocoa with staff, friends, and family. Please consider stopping in during this two hour window to support a great cause!
8th Grade students in Ms. Barker's WV History classes created maps of West Virginia using play-doh. Students created the different geographical features and labeled the parts of West Virginia.
Good morning. HFMS is currently experiencing technical issues with our phone lines. Please call our alternative number at 304 702-1328 if you need to get in touch. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. Update to come .as soon as the issue is resolved.
HFMS Families: Join us on December 4th from 4-6pm to celebrate the season with cookies and community! We will have cookies and cocoa in the cafeteria for students and families. In order to join the festivities, we ask that you bring canned goods to donate in support of the FFA canned Food Drive.
Happy Thanksgiving to our JCS community! We remain grateful for the privilege of serving your children.
Just before the break, students from Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, and Wildwood Middle Schools visited Jefferson High School, where they learned about CTE courses, CTSO clubs, and programs of study available as they enter high school. Special thanks to our high school student ambassadors for representing these programs for our rising freshmen!
